Chapter 32

Piercing Eyes

I was surrounded by strong wind. The sun has gone down. There were faded colors of lights around. So even at night the place was still bright.

I sat on a long chair that was adjacent to a high mango tree. It wasn't that far away from the inn but they won't probably spot me here. Hinahanap na siguro ako ng kambal.

May narinig ako sa 'di kalayuan. As I turn my head, I saw the familiar big dog approaching me.

"Ano na naman ang gusto mo?" I stupidly asked. Wondering why I did not feel frightened by the same german shepherd dog. He climbed into the chair and my body slightly shook. Then he laid down his length and threw his head on top of my thigh. Napangiti ako. Nahaplos ko ang ulo ng aso. To my surprise, he closed his eyes like he wanted some more of my touch. Kaya ipinagpatuloy ko ang paghaplos sa ulo niya.

"Ano ba ang pangalan mo?" tanong ko sa aso kahit alam ko naman na hindi niya ako maiintindihan. "Sin